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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.00, 339.03 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.00, 339.03 and 96.06 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.00 : 339.03 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.00/339.03 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.00x = 339.03 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.00x = 32,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567.22/226.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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